1 source Jun 13
Lil'tlilia Developer Talks Steam Push, DLsite Partnership at Bitsummit Punch
In an interview at BitSummit PUNCH, INAZUMA GAMES representative Mr. Shun discussed the farm life sim 'Lil'tlilia: The Goddess of the Spring and the Witch of the Forest,' its upcoming Steam release via the DLsite label, and the team's origins inspired by Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Why it matters
The interview reveals INAZUMA GAMES chose a domestic publisher for quality control after a previous overseas partnership produced poor translations, and frames the Steam release as a funding step to reach the team's quality goals.
Key Facts
- INAJUMA GAMES representative Mr. Shun said the team formed around a shared love for the Harvest Moon and Rune Factory series, as well as Stardew Valley.
- The farm life sim 'Lil'tlilia: The Goddess of the Spring and the Witch of the Forest' won the DLsite Award 2025.
- Development started with four people and has grown to a core of six plus external contributors.
- The decision to release on Steam via DLsite's label came from a need for funding and a preference for a Japanese publisher after a prior overseas partnership resulted in poor translation feedback.
- An all-ages version of 'Forestia: Small Town Farm Life' is also coming to Steam with an external patch planned.
The game, a successor to 'Forestia: Small Town Farm Life,' won the DLsite Award 2025 and is expanding to a global audience.
INAZUMA GAMES brought 'Lil'tlilia: The Goddess of the Spring and the Witch of the Forest' to BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, and the team's representative Mr. Shun sat down with Game Spark to explain the game's path to Steam. The farm life sim, which won the DLsite Award 2025, is a successor to 'Forestia: Small Town Farm Life' and follows protagonist Filo as he restores a rundown farm in Coco Town. Mr. Shun said the team formed around a shared love for the Harvest Moon and Rune Factory series, as well as Stardew Valley. Development started with four people and has grown to a core of six plus external contributors. The decision to release on Steam via DLsite's label came from a need for funding to improve the game's quality and volume, and from a preference for a Japanese publisher after a prior overseas partnership resulted in poor translation feedback. An all-ages version of Forestia is also coming to Steam with an external patch planned.
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